Chief of Infrastructure Engineering

This is a repost of this position, previous applicants need not reapply. Charles County Government is seeking a highly motivated and forward-thinking Chief of Infrastructure Engineering in the Department of Planning & Growth Management. This position will provide senior level management of infrastructure planning and engineering and oversight of development review functions. This is a high-impact leadership role that will mentor a diverse team of engineers, help shape infrastructure policy, and drive operational innovation in the engineering field. The ideal candidate would champion a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement through technical expertise and collaboration. Telework is available per county policy and the approval of the hiring department.

Responsibilities

Manages the construction plan review, permitting, and dedication processes related to the provision of infrastructure; Oversees staff's comments on planning, design and construction plan reviews and approval of final construction plans; Ensures that construction projects meet approved plans reflecting County ordinances, specifications and standards; Ensures contractual and procedural uniformity in the management of projects; Acts as main point of contact for government agencies, utilities, engineering, and architectural firms on construction related issues; Manages, interprets, and applies applicable development ordinances; Serves as final approval within the Division of development ordinances and construction disciplines for bond release; Prepares and reviews bid proposals for engineering services contracts and manages such contracts; Interprets, administers, and negotiates issues related to comprehensive planning, facilities planning and environmental regulations and policy; Analyzes trends in land-use, water resource consumption, development patterns and environmental quality; Prepares and administers divisional budgets; Reviews and negotiates estimates, change orders and field orders; Approves progress payments for privatized contracts; Ensures that project right of ways and easements have been acquired; Settles disputes with property owners, developers, contractors, design engineers, architects, and regulatory authorities; Provides recommended updates to construction equipment, materials, and methods; Establishes bond amounts, processes bond reductions, and recommends bond releases; Supervises and manages staff, assigns and reviews work, and selects, trains, and evaluates staff; Initiates actions regarding hiring, transfer, promotion, payroll, leaves, performance, and other personnel actions; Serves on committees and work groups as assigned; Makes presentations to civic organizations; Manages multiple conflicting priorities and establishes priorities to meet deadlines; Ensures staff work within departmental standard operating procedures and updates them as necessary; Monitors performance metrics and recommends improvements; Monitors staff workloads to ensure appropriate workload levels; Works with staff to develop short and long-range goals, performance measures and objectives aligned with the Board of County Commissioners goals; Performs other related job duties as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field; Seven (7) years of progressively responsible managerial experience that includes supervisory experience in engineering, construction, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training; A valid driver's license; Professional Engineer's License; Work is subject to interruptions and inflexible deadlines; Subject to work beyond normal scheduled work hours; Required to receive climate competency training level 2; Knowledge of the concepts and techniques of engineering as applied to developer projects, construction, and inspection; Knowledge of effective methods and techniques of organizing and managing engineering services; Knowledge of effective techniques of supervision; Knowledge of effective techniques of management; Knowledge of planning and zoning ordinance, State permitting regulations, and development services requirements for the County; Ability to determine specific tasks and assignments, independently handling new, unusual problems and deviations; Ability to analyze problems and take or recommend appropriate technical actions; Ability to represent the County and take or recommend official actions regarding planning and construction of infrastructure related projects; Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others